Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-7201
Public exploit exists!
The Chakra JavaScript scripting engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-7200, CVE-2016-7202, CVE-2016-7203, CVE-2016-7208, CVE-2016-7240, CVE-2016-7242, and CVE-2016-7243.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-7201
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2016-7201 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA vulnerability name:
Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
The Chakra JavaScript scripting engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute remote code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
Notes:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7201
Added on
2022-03-28
Action due date
2022-04-18
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-7201
96.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 100 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-7201
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.6
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
4.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.6
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | 2024-07-09 |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-7201
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-7201
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-129
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-129 - Critical | Microsoft DocsPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40990/
Microsoft Edge (Windows 10) - 'chakra.dll' Information Leak / Type Confusion Remote Code ExecutionExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037245
Microsoft Edge Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Access Files, Spoof Content, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerBroken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140382/Microsoft-Edge-chakra.dll-Information-Leak-Type-Confusion.html
Microsoft Edge chakra.dll Information Leak / Type Confusion ≈ Packet StormThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40784/
Microsoft Edge - 'FillFromPrototypes' Type ConfusionExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94038
Microsoft Edge CVE-2016-7201 Scripting Engine Remote Memory Corruption VulnerabilityBroken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://github.com/theori-io/chakra-2016-11
GitHub - theori-io/chakra-2016-11: Proof-of-Concept exploit for Edge bugs (CVE-2016-7200 & CVE-2016-7201)Third Party Advisory
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